Senior Systems Engineer Missile Defense & Cybersecurity Experts

THOMAS L. WASHINGTON ************@*****.***

Senior Systems Engineer Missile Defense & Simulation Leader Cybersecurity Professional

Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance

Colorado Springs, CO

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior Systems Engineering and Missile Defense professional with 24+ years of experience supporting U.S. Army and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) missions. Expert in Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Modeling & Simulation (M&S), systems integration, cyber-resilient architecture, and command-and-control systems. Proven strategist with a strong record of driving complex, mission-critical programs from concept through execution, delivering operationally relevant results. Master’s prepared in Cybersecurity, trusted leader, and cross-domain integrator operating effectively in high-security, joint, and coalition environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Systems

Modeling & Simulation (M&S) / HWIL

Systems Engineering & Integration

Cybersecurity & System Resilience

Command & Control (C2BMC, GCCS)

Surveillance, Radar & Early Warning

Operations Research / Systems Analysis (ORSA)

Network & COMSEC Operations

Program & Test Management

Strategic Planning & Risk Reduction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Torch Technologies – Colorado Springs, CO

Senior Simulation Ground Test Engineer 09/2023 – Present

Support BMDS-level ground testing in accordance with DOT&E-approved Integrated Master Test Plans (IMTP), delivering homeland and regional/theater defense assessments.

Lead modeling & simulation (M&S) activities including study plan coordination, scenario development, representation instantiation, testing, data extraction, and results analysis.

Provide technical support to ORSA and BMD International Simulation (I-Sim) efforts, including participation in M&S Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).

Operate daily in mixed Windows/Linux environments, managing simulation execution software, data pipelines, dashboards, and networked systems.

Collaborate across engineering, cyber, and operational teams to improve system performance and cyber resilience of missile defense architectures.

Manage systems engineering processes with emphasis on security, vulnerability management, and mission assurance.

Torch Technologies – Colorado Springs, CO

Senior Integration Engineer – MDA Modeling & Execution Team 07/2023 – 09/2023

Senior Integration Engineer for Digital Simulation Execution Team supporting MDA mission activities.

Designed and implemented execution processes, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and recovery procedures for system-level digital simulations.

Managed asset and resource scheduling aligned with government objectives, test events, and timelines.

Analyzed systems engineering artifacts to support product development via use-case engineering.

Defined and executed debug protocols for complex test hardware and software environments.

Provided hands-on functional leadership for End-to-End Digital System-Level Simulation (EDISS).

Supported HWIL testing with cybersecurity controls to protect mission systems.

Torch Technologies – Huntsville, AL

BMD Planner Simulation System Engineer 12/2020 – 07/2023

Developed, integrated, tested, and executed BMD Planning systems, including C2BMC Planner, THAAD Portable Planner (TPP), Patriot Tactical Planner (PTP), and Aegis BMD (ABMD).

Verified system requirements, captured test data, and reported conformance to operational and technical specifications.

Provided subject matter expertise on C2BMC Planner 8.2 and associated BMD planning architectures.

Led early development and coordination for C2BMC Advanced Concept Development across the National Team.

Ensured accurate and effective communication of technical concepts between MDA stakeholders and engineering teams.

Defined and executed debug protocols for planning system hardware and software.

Torch Technologies – Huntsville, AL

CIXS Software Engineer / Senior Program Analyst 03/2019 – 11/2020

Authored the initial Interface Change Proposal (ICP) for Common Integrated Air and Missile Defense XML Schema (CIXS) supporting MDA Director of Engineering – Joint Systems Engineering Team (DE JSET).

Provided technical expertise on C2BMC Planner (6.4 & 8.2), Navy BMD planning systems, and prototype planners.

Supported risk reduction and interoperability testing with Integrated Defense Planners.

Enabled Patriot Tactical Planner (PTP) integration during IDP Lab C2BMC Planner interface testing with AMDWS and TPP.

Delivered senior-level reporting to CCDC AvMC and MDA BCDD, translating complex technical results into actionable insights.

Intuitive Research and Technology – Huntsville, AL

Senior Systems Analyst (S3I Directorate) 07/2016 – 03/2019

Evaluated existing and developmental systems for usability, maintainability, and interoperability.

Supported UAS command-and-control and ISR integration within joint operational environments.

Conducted interoperability testing using IES and NSITE Windows-based applications.

Analyzed MIDS / Link 16 data exchanges, supporting secure and reliable defense communications.

Contributed to improving the cybersecurity posture of networked defense systems.

United States Army

Chief, Command & Control Center / Air & Missile Defense Operations Officer 09/2014 – 08/2016

Directed operations of communications, detection, surveillance, and weapons systems supporting air and ground forces.

Managed critical communication links and coordinated emergency response plans for wartime and disaster scenarios.

Provided senior leadership reporting and technical advisement on system readiness and operational capabilities.

Served as IAMD systems engineering SME, supporting advanced air defense exercises and initiatives with focus on data links and communications.

United States Army

System Integrator / Chief Warrant Officer 05/2010 – 10/2014

Served as ADAM/BAE Warrant Officer for a Battlefield Surveillance Brigade supporting MI and Cavalry units.

Led multi-discipline ISR, target acquisition, and analysis operations in support of Division, Corps, and JTF headquarters.

Supervised and integrated Army Battlefield Control Systems (ABCS) and local network architecture.

Advised commanders on air and missile defense integration and cyber defense strategies for mission systems.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

C2BMC • AN/TPY-2 (FBM) Radar • Globe Command and Control Systems (GCCS) • Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) • C2PC • OSF HMI • Prometheus • SecureCRT

PDS-M • SEW-D • Enterprise Workstation Systems • MIDS / Link-16 • Windows & Linux

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Linux Essentials (LPI) CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+ (2025)

Six Sigma Green Belt • Army Project Management Course

Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Link-16 Planner • Tactical Data Link Operations

C-RAM Operator • WO Advanced Course • SERE 100.1

EDUCATION

Master of Science – Cybersecurity

Excelsior College

Bachelor of Science – Business Administration

Kaplan College

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